Month: August 2017

First dates test your vision and can seem pretty much like job interviews. You try to learn more about your possible mate to be sure that you want to develop a relationship in the future. If you can listen properly and pay attention to the necessary details, you don’t need any probing questions. Just note which topics are the most frequent in a man’s speech. Bright Side knows the warning signs that indicate the wrong…

Hamilton Pool, Big Bend, the Palo Duro Canyon, and other places with extreme popularity are cool and all – I mean, they had to earn that fame somehow, right? But what about lesser-known, under-the-radar attractions that don’t get nearly as much attention as they deserve? Here are 10 of the best in Texas that you should definitely check out when you get a chance. 1. Museum of the Weird (Austin) You’ll see everything from…

If you think artist communities are a thing of the past, you’ve obviously never heard of Marfa. It’s been growing and thriving over the years, flourishing into a hidden gem in the desert that many people, even native Texans, don’t realize exists. Next time you’re headed to West Texas, be sure to stop and check out this incredibly unique town. Due to the fact that it’s a Mecca for artists, Marfa is full of random…

WASHINGTON – Today, the National Park Service announced the award of $517,471 in Tribal Heritage grants to 14 American Indian and Native Alaskan organizations to support the protection of America’s native cultures. Projects funded by these grants will document histories, preserve traditional and performing arts, conduct surveys of historical and archeological sites, protect historic properties, and provide education and training for participants of historic preservation programs. “These inspiring projects help connect people with traditions of…

If you’re driving down historic Route 66 in Texas, you’ll definitely want to seek out this larger-than-life rest stop. Located off Route 66 in Amarillo, the Big Texan Steak Ranch is one rest stop that you won’t be able to resist. It’s been open since 1960 and generations of drivers have filled their bellies at this roadside steakhouse. This place has been luring guests from the highway for years. Though the establishment has been…

Yoga – it’s all about focusing on your breath, finding inner peace, and stretching out your body. What better way to accomplish those things than with a four-legged companion to help you connect to nature and bring out your playful side? Goat yoga is a hot trend sweeping the nation, and Houston has become a part of it with Goat Yoga Houston. Don’t knock it ’till ya try it, y’all – I think you’ll be…

Some relationships can be safely called toxic: they literally poison people emotionally. It happens when one of the partners is driven by selfish motives and a lust for power over another. But sometimes our conclusions about the alleged abuser are quite far from reality. To understand the true causes of what is happening in your relationship, Bright Side suggests looking at some cases from a different angle. 6. Constant preaching Yeah, that’s annoying. “You could…

Art is such a beautiful thing. It’s one of the oldest types of self-expression and it comes in so many different forms, from photographs to paintings and everything in between. This fall, you can be part of an awe-inspiring mural festival in Downtown Houston that showcases the elaborate work of urban artists from all over the world. Some of the art tells stories about important world issues such as poverty and global warming, while other…

The growth and development of the human body greatly depend on the function of hormones. These tiny signaling molecules are responsible for our mood, emotions, behavior, and even our appearance. We at Bright Side decided to find out about the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalances that can affect your looks. If you suspect you have some of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately. 5. Acne Outbreaks of acne can be the result…

If you believe that people were less eccentric in the past than they are today, think of their fashions and traditions. Maybe you’ll change your opinion. Bright Side has gathered a few things that our ancestors thought normal. We found out we’re not so odd after all. 6. First and second sleep Europeans who lived in the Middle Ages practiced what we now call biphasic sleep. The first sleep started at sunset and lasted…